About Us
Andy Martin - Head Chef
Andy hails from South Wales originally but has spent the last eight years working at restaurants around the United Kingdom, such as Cliveden House Hotel in Berkshire and The Box Tree in Ilkley.
Since The Royal Well Tavern opened in May 2008, Andy has been honing his skills in preparing delicious, simple and straighforward food and is committed to using fresh, seasonal and local produce.
Andy trained under previous Head Chef Humphrey Fletcher for 18 months before stepping into his current role as Head Chef in November 2009.
Sam Pearman - Owner and manager
Sam Pearman hails from Gloucestershire but went away to learn the trade in London. He returned two years ago determined to find a site well located in Cheltenham.
Sam worked with Humphrey at The Glasshouse in Kew and prior to that he trained at Langans Brasserie in London's Mayfair. Of late, Sam was consultant for the opening of The Kingham Plough in Oxfordshire which was lauded as one of the best new restaurant openings in the UK for 2007.
Sam is known for warm hospitality with a keen eye for details and no compromise on good service.
